First Colombia Gold Corp Announces Diversification

Nashville, TN, April 12, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- After recording record revenues in the second and third quarters of last year, First Colombia Gold Corp (OTCPink: FCGD) announced today that they are diversifying and expanding their energy operations and actively pursuing acquisition targets within the coal industry.  Citing the positive developments within the coal industry and deregulation of certain coal related requirements, First Colombia Gold Corp. stated that they have been presented with numerous opportunities within the coal sector that are proving to be very attractive.

  Jason Castenir, CEO of First Colombia Gold stated, “The Trump administration has made energy development and specifically restoration of the coal industry one of their primary objectives.  These efforts are creating a surge of activity and opportunity within this sector.  Our leadership believes that based on the success we have had in the fuel industry along with the strength of our team within the coal sector, that we could have tremendous success within several of these opportunities.” 

The company stated that they plan to update investors in the coming days on plans to put the company in a full scale coal operation and allow the company to focus on continued growth within the energy sector.  Castenir continued, “We have already proven that the energy sector is one where we can have real success. Our plan is to diversify our opportunity within the energy sector by focusing on multiple outlets and taking advantage of a resurging market place as it pertains to coal.”

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